Free Income Tax Assistance Free income tax preparation assistance for low-to moderate income individuals, the unemployed, older individuals, and students will be offered again this year at Bluefield State College (BSC).

School of Nursing & Allied Health
The School of Nursing and Allied Health offers degrees in nursing and radiologic technology. Programs offered include: baccalaureate and associate degrees in nursing, baccalaureate in radiologic sciences, and the associate degree in radiologic technology.

The W. Paul Cole, Jr. School of Business
The School of Business at Bluefield State College offers a variety of programs. Students in the four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration program must complete the requirements of two specializations chosen from: accounting, management, marketing, or computer science.

School of Education
The School of Education offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Elementary Education (K-6) or Early/Middle Education. The program prepares graduates to teach at the Elementary (K-6) grade level and/or the Middle School (5-9) grade level in one of four required areas of specialization: English/Language Arts, Mathematics, General Science, and Social Studies.

School of Engineering Technology & Computer Science
Students graduating with a B.S. in Computer Science are prepared for positions as systems analysts, software designers, network professionals, and webmasters depending on the education path taken.

Bluefield State College
Bluefield State College was established as a black teachers college by an act of the West Virginia Legislature in 1895 and was integrated after 1954. By the 1960's the College had a comprehensive four-year program of teacher education, arts and sciences, and engineering technology. Gradually a variety of two-year technical programs evolved in response to local needs.

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"Alternative Histories: How the People in the Streets Tell the Story of the Arab Spring” Dr. Amal Hamada Fulbright Scholar in Residence, Framingham State University Assistant Professor of Political Science, Cairo University WHERE: BASIC SCIENCE B111 WHEN: FRIDAY, MARCH 27TH @ 11AM Four years of the...

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(Bluefield)—Beaver Coal Company, Limited recently presented a $500 check to establish a scholarship at Bluefield State College. The funds raised to build the Beaver Coal Company, Ltd. Annual Scholarship will be immediately available for BSC students' scholarship needs upon receipt of the donations....

300 Patient Assessment, Management, and Education (3-0-3). Explores numerous modalities in the radiologic and imaging sciences for future educational endeavors/advances. This course introduces a model fro critical thinking to aid in patient assessment. Includes the application of normal anatomy and physiological phenomena to ill and injured individuals. Interviewing skills and assessment techniques with a clinical focus are stressed. Emphasizes the analysis and interpretation of physiological data to assist in patient assessment and management. PR: Completion of AS in Radiologic Technology or related radiologic sciences, proof of certification in Radiography or other modality through ARRT, or permission of the instructor.

310 Quality in Imaging (3-0-3). Focuses on the production of high quality radiographic images. PR: Completion of AS in Radiologic Technology or related radiologic sciences, proof of certification in Radiography or other modality through ARRT, or permission of the instructor.

410 Healthcare Legal and Ethical Issues (3-0-3). Content is designed to provide a fundamental background in the law and regulatory issues of today’s healthcare culture. Advanced legal terminology, concepts, and principles will be presented, discussed and applied in relation to clinical practice. Radiologic Technologist scope of practice issues and situations will be investigated. PR: Completion of AS in Radiologic Technology or related radiologic sciences, proof of certification in Radiography or other modality through ARRT, or permission of instructor.

415 Communications in Healthcare (3-0-3). Content is designed to expand the knowledge base and skills necessary for the practitioner to communicate effectively. Existing communication skills will be enhanced to include professional presentations, business communications, and research publication and evaluation. The practitioner’s role and responsibility with regard to written and oral communication will focus on patient education, advocacy and confidentiality. A heightened awareness of human diversity will be emphasized. PR: Completion of AS in Radiologic Technology or related radiologic sciences, proof of certification in Radiography or other modality through ARRT, or permission of the instructor.

420 Trends in Imaging (3-0-3). Broadens the perspective of the radiographer’s role within the healthcare delivery system. The history of radiology, as well as future scientific technologies, is vital to this course. The science of radiology is necessary to understand past as well as future developments. PR: Completion of AS in Radiologic Technology or related radiologic sciences, proof of certification in Radiography or other modality through ARRT, or permission of instructor.

430 Imaging Research (3-0-3). Designed to involve directed research culminating in a substantive paper related to the Radiologic Sciences. The student may select a topic/research question in relation to the radiologic sciences and upon approval of the facilitator of the course complete the objectives of the course. PR: Completion of AS in Radiologic Technology or related radiologic sciences, proof of certification in Radiography or other modality through ARRT, or permission of instructor and prior completion of nine (9) hours of RADS courses.